Plank
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Core
- Low load
- Abs, Delts · Front, and Glutes
How to do it
Set the elbows under the shoulders and the body in one straight line from head to heels. Squeeze the glutes, tuck the ribs down, and hold while breathing normally. Quality beats duration: end the set the moment the hips start to sag or pike, because holding a broken position just loads the lower back.
Form cues
- Squeeze glutes, tuck the ribs
- Quality over duration
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Wrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.